W hen Pokémon TCG Pocket was first teased a few months back, it looked like yet another mobile app meant to capitalize on the physical card game’s recent wave of unexpected pop

For Pokemon fans that don't know how to play the collectible card game, you'll soon be able to learn by playing on your phone for free. I got to spend time playing an early preview of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket,

Releasing on Oct. 30, “Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket” is bringing card collecting, deck building and trainer battling directly to your phone. Now, you can experience the joy and unpredictability of opening “Pokémon” card packs virtually and create a customized deck of “Pokémon” cards to be the very best, like no one ever was.